If you or someone you love is mobility challenged and finds it difficult or painful to use the stairs then a stair lift can greatly improve your mobility and independence. Those that are mobility challenged must often rely on a caregiver to help them use the stairs; it is either this or risk falling down the stairs. Those who do not have or cannot afford a caregiver might be compelled to stop using the portions of their home that must be accessed by the stairs. A stair lift provides a much better alternative.

There are two types of stair lifts: curved stair lifts and straight stair lifts. Straight stair lifts are much more common and can easily and inexpensively be installed in most homes. They attach directly to the stairs and a quality straight stair lift can be completely up and running in a few hours. There are many models available that can support various weights and lifting distances, so it is never hard to find a straight stair lift. In addition they are very affordably priced and most are backed by a very lengthy warranty.

A curved stair lift is not quite as easy to install and is much more expensive. You could probably buy a brand Honda for the price it will cost to install a curved stair lift. Since there is no standard for curved stair lifts, you must receive an in home measurement and estimate in order to begin the long and expensive process of installing a curved stair lift. After the in home estimate and measurement, you will have to wait around 6 ? 8 weeks while your track is built. Once built a team of professional installers will have to come and install the unit. Some people are able to avoid the costs of a curved stair lift by installing two stair lifts, which is still much less expensive then a curved stair lift. In order to be able to install 2 straight stair lifts, you must have an ?L? shaped stair case with a landing in the middle.

A stair lift will be used to transport you or someone you love and will be used for many years. As a caregiver it is a great way to ensure that your ward will never be stranded without means of accessing their home and it will greatly reduce the risk of falls and injury.